Bill > SB172

This bill establishes a new legal offense of "aggressive driving" in Alabama, defining it as intentionally dangerous driving behavior designed to annoy, harass, intimidate, or harm another driver. Specific aggressive driving actions include attempting to strike another vehicle, passing in no-passing zones, following too closely, throwing objects onto highways, unlawful overtaking, driving below minimum speed, reckless driving, improperly occupying the left lane, and brandishing a firearm. The penalties escalate with repeated offenses: a first violation is a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory 30-day license suspension, while a second violation within 10 years becomes a Class D felony with a minimum one-year license revocation. The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency will be responsible for tracking and implementing these license penalties. The law is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and is intended to improve road safety by discouraging hostile and dangerous driving behaviors.

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